In this video, I demonstrate how I put good bugs back into the garden so they can eat bad bugs like aphids and other pests.

From American robins to northern cardinals, ground-feeding birds are not just enjoyable to watch in your yard, but can help ...

Chemical treatments can be expensive and even damage the environment. Fortunately, one gardener has revealed a ...

Japanese beetles are an unwelcome sight, but many other garden beetles are good bugs worth welcoming to your yard.

“Also, many ground nesters won’t make nests in mulch,” he says. “Large chunky mulch is better than finely shaved mulch ...

Growing plants can enhance any outdoor space, but it can be annoying when slugs and snails tuck into them. Keeping plant-eating pests at bay can be a challenge when wanting to maintain a healthy, ...

Vegetables that belong to this group include summer squash, zucchini, winter squash, mirliton, pumpkin, gourd, cucuzza, watermelon, cantaloupe, cushaw, luffa and, of course, cucumber. All these ...

Last June, the photographer Jonathan Buckley came to shoot my garden at Spring Cottage for a new book by Clare Foggett, ...

But the truth is, starting a home garden doesn’t have to be complicated — and some vegetables practically grow themselves.

Raccoons have a reputation problem. Knock over one trash can, steal a few ears of corn, and suddenly they’re public enemy ...

The eco-friendly alternative to chemical treatments that can help deter slugs and snails from damaging your plants.

Want to make your bird feeder more inviting? The right plants — from ornamental grasses to fruit-bearing options — can turn ...